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SA Secures New Export Frontier: First Table Grape Shipment Reaches Philippines

In a milestone for the South African fruit industry, the Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, has officially welcomed the arrival of the first shipment of South African table grapes...

SA Olive Appoints Chef Ambassador to Support Consumer Awareness of Local EVOO

SA Olive has announced the appointment of chef Ollie Swart as its new brand...

From Port to Plate: How Cape Town’s New Liquid Bulk Deal Secures the Agri-Value Chain

A significant shift in the Western Cape’s industrial landscape was finalized this week as...

Flash Gala campaign boosts global brand recognition

The Flash Gala marketing campaign continues to gain momentum as the brand strengthens its...

Record-Breaking 2025 Valencia Season Strains Logistics Amid Surge

The Southern African citrus industry has concluded a landmark 2025 Valencia season, characterised by...

How Infrastructure and Logistics Define the Modern Banana Industry

The Novasun Group is a specialized agri-processing and distribution powerhouse that bridges the gap between large-scale subtropical farming and premium South African retail. Operating...

“Farm in the City”: How Irene Farm Sets the Gold Standard for Agritourism

In the heart of South Africa’s economic hub, where urban sprawl and industrial development often sideline traditional agriculture, Irene Farm in Centurion stands as...

Fairview Shows How Agritourism Can Strengthen Modern Farming

As South African agriculture faces rising input costs, climate uncertainty, and changing consumer expectations, agritourism is increasingly being explored as a way for farms...

High Price of Celebration: Why This Year’s Christmas Lunch is Costing a Fortune

Whether it’s a formal roast in the oven, a traditional "Seven Colours" feast, or a relaxed family gathering, South Africans sit down for Christmas...

South Africa’s Inspection Services Launch Critical Operation Against Fake Honey

The promise made in November has become the crucial enforcement action of December. South Africa's Department of Agriculture has moved swiftly from strategy to...

New Research Warns of Declining Genetic Diversity in Mopane Worms

Mopane worms—an essential seasonal food and income source for rural households across Southern Africa—may be more vulnerable than previously understood. New research reveals that...

Alhambra Estate Shines at 2025 Ceres Fruit Growers Awards

Alhambra Estate – one of the flagship apple and pear farms in the Witzenberg Properties group – emerged victorious at the 42nd annual Ceres...

Vietnam MoU: SA Agriculture’s $30 Billion Door

The signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Agricultural Cooperation between South Africa and Vietnam on 21 November 2025, marks a decisive and...

Relief for SA Agriculture: U.S. Scraps Tariffs on Key Food Exports

South Africa's agricultural export sector is celebrating a significant victory following a U.S. Executive Order issued on 14 November 2025. The order removes the...

Minister Steenhuisen Announces Comprehensive Plan to Boost Local Honey, Combat Imports, and Protect Bees

The humble honeybee, deemed the "farmer of the sky" by Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen, is officially valued at a staggering R10 billion annually...